92-year-old recognised for dedication to Poppy Appeal

Margaret Lyttle, 92, who lives in Carnmoney, has been fundraising for the appeal for a staggering 69 years. An ex-servicewoman, she said her commitment to the Royal British Legion (RBL) cause stems back to her grandfather's service in the First World War.

Mrs Lyttle was recently presented with a framed certificate by Mervyn Elder, President of the Northern Ireland RBL, to mark her unwavering dedication to raising funds to help safeguard the welfare, interests and memory of those who are serving or who have served in the Armed Forces.

"I'm an old hand at collecting for the appeal," she joked. "My grandfather, John McCann, was killed in the First World War and it was embedded in us, by our grandmother, to remember him.

"I have collected for the Poppy Appeal for years and I thoroughly enjoyed it and everyone who donated was very kind. I hang back from recognition and I was surprised when I was presented with the certificate for my work."

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